Poland's delayed presidential election gets a new date, amid a government campaign to capitalise on homophobia.
Category: Europe
Territory and history
Central European history is once again a factor in domestic politics. Meanwhile, there's another anniversary in the South Atlantic.
The continuing debate over realignment
A new book about political realignment raises important questions.
North vs South in Belgium
Despite the artificial unity imposed by the health crisis, Belgium remains locked in a political division between north and south. And Europe as a whole has something of the same problem.
Poles don’t go to the polls
In the midst of the pandemic Poland holds a non-election overnight, following a rare backdown by its autocratic leader.
Cook, imperialism and Brexit
Controversy about James Cook offers a window into the way certain politicians can imagine themselves as supporters of national sovereignty while defending imperialism and colonialism.
A statue in Prague
Tales of an alleged Russian assassination plot in Czechia, possibly as revenge over a disputed war memorial.
Poland considers going postal
Poland is supposed to hold a presidential election next month. The ruling party is way ahead in the polls, but the health crisis has thrown a spanner in the works.
Grand coalition in Ireland
Time of crisis produces another national unity government – or at least the makings of one – this time in Ireland. Will a partnership between historic rivals reshape the party system?
Why Hungary matters
Hungary's slide into authoritarianism exposes divisions within the centre-right, and not just in Europe.
